California

The California State Board of Pharmacy (Board) is proposing an emergency action to add regulations related to the independent initiation and furnishing of HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to patients, as authorized by Senate Bill (SB) 159 (Wiener, Chapter 532, Statutes of 2019). The proposed regulation would establish the criteria that a training program for participating pharmacists must meet for approval by the Board and the recordkeeping requirements for a pharmacist who has completed the training program.  

Also in California... Despite the fact that the Board of Pharmacy announced that they would extend the comment period to April 30, 2020, NACDS and the California Retailers Association submitted a joint comment letter to the Board of Pharmacy to express our concerns regarding the proposed regulations as unworkable and over-restrictive for staffing requirements for community pharmacies. Our letter stressed that it is crucial that pharmacies have the ability to address fluctuations in staffing but also designate the type of employee that will provide assistance rather than a particular individual. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

2020-04-23T09:42:18-04:00April 23, 2020|California|

Colorado

NACDS and the Colorado Retail Council submitted a joint comment letter to the Department of Regulatory Agencies identifying multiple opportunities to modernize and reform the current practice of pharmacy to secure more value, drive innovation, and provide cost-effective healthcare services to improve the health and well-being of Colorado residents.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

2020-04-23T09:40:07-04:00April 23, 2020|Colorado|

Illinois

Consistent with NACDS advocacy efforts, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued a proclamation that an Illinois licensed pharmacist’s scope of practice under the Pharmacy Practice Act is expanded to screen patients, order, administer, read, and report the findings of tests waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) for COVID-19 during the course of the pandemic. 

Also in Illinois... Governors from Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin have formed a pact for coordinating the reopening of the Midwest regional economy.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2023-06-22T11:05:00-04:00April 23, 2020|Illinois|

Indiana

Governors from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin have formed a pact for coordinating the reopening of the Midwest regional economy.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2020-04-23T09:35:43-04:00April 23, 2020|Indiana|

Kentucky

Governors from Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin have formed a pact for coordinating the reopening of the Midwest regional economy.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

2020-04-23T09:33:28-04:00April 23, 2020|Kentucky|

Louisiana

The Board of Pharmacy submitted its initial reports to the Joint Oversight Committee on Health and Welfare on four regulatory projects – Prescription Monitoring Program Project 2020-1, Automated Medication Systems Project 2020-2, Pharmacist Licensing Display Project 2020-3, and Marijuana Pharmacy Project 2020-5. For more information on the status of all of the Board’s regulatory projects, go to http://www.pharmacy.la.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=81 

Also in Louisiana... The Board of Pharmacy announced changes to a proposed rule that would amend regulations under LAC 46:LIII, Chapters 15, 25, and 27, to allow pharmacies to accept returns of previously dispensed drugs for disposal. The rule also would specify requirements for disposal of controlled substances and hazardous drugs. The changes remove the requirement for pharmacies to accept returns of controlled substances for disposal and instead would allow pharmacies to accept such drugs for disposal and require pharmacies to advise patients or their designees of drug disposal options. A second public hearing is scheduled for April 27, 2020. 

Also in Louisiana... Effective March 20th, the Department of Health began reimbursing for vaccines administered to adults by qualified pharmacists, an administration fee of $15.22 which includes counseling when performed.  Vaccine reimbursement for recipients aged 19 and over shall be reimbursed at wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) or billed charges, whichever is the lesser amount. http://bnaregs.bna.com/?id=la_15788

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.

2020-04-23T09:22:47-04:00April 23, 2020|Louisiana|

Michigan

Governors from Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin have formed a pact for coordinating the reopening of the Midwest regional economy.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-04-23T09:20:23-04:00April 23, 2020|Michigan|

Minnesota

In its latest update to its Frequently Asked Questions, the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy addresses the extent to which pharmacists can be involved in COVID-19 testing at this time.  NACDS encourages members to check the FAQ document regularly for updates. 

Also in Minnesota... Governors from Minnesota, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin have formed a pact for coordinating the reopening of the Midwest regional economy. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Joel Kurzman at 847-905-0555.

2020-04-23T09:18:58-04:00April 23, 2020|Minnesota|

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